SNAP4CT Blog

Cooking a healthy meal does not have to be hard. But, it can certainly feel that way when you are busy and living on a tight budget.

Sometimes you don’t have all of the ingredients needed for a recipe. Or, maybe you don't have time to go grocery shopping. That’s O.K.! Recipes can often be changed to fit what you do have. And, you can build a healthy meal from some basic tips. We’ll show you how. ​

Simple Ingredient Swaps

We've all had times when a recipe called for an ingredient we didn't have at home. ​Below is a simple guide for ingredient swaps. Swap the item on the left with the item on the right and you will still have a great dish!

Easy Recipes

Another way to make cooking easier is to start with simple recipes. Our recipe categories help you pick recipes based on meal type and also based how much time they will take. The following 2 recipe categories will have you making meals in minutes:

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​This information was funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.SNAP helps low-income people buy nutritious food for a better diet. To get more information contact the CT Department of Social Services at 1 855 626-6632 or www.CT.gov/dss.